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1983 Libertarian National Convention

United States political event

Field	Value
year	1983
election_year	1984
party	Libertarian
caption	Nominees
Bergland and Lewis
date	August 29 – September 4
city	New York City
presidential_nominee	David Bergland
presidential_nominee_state	California
vice_presidential_nominee	James A. Lewis
vice_presidential_nominee_state	Connecticut
othercandidates	Earl Ravenal of Washington D.C.
Mary Ruwart of Michigan
previous_year	1981
next_year	1985

Bergland and Lewis Mary Ruwart of Michigan The 1983 Libertarian National Convention was held from August 29 to September 4, 1983, at the Sheraton Hotel in New York, New York. The delegates at the convention, on behalf of the U.S. Libertarian Party, nominated David Bergland for the president and James A. Lewis for the vice president in the 1984 presidential election.

Paul Grant was elected as chairman of the Libertarian Party National Committee, winning out over Sheldon Richman. Grant served as chairman from 1983 to 1985.

Libertarians hold a National Convention every two years to vote on party bylaws, platform and resolutions and elect national party officers and a judicial committee. Every four years it nominates presidential and vice presidential candidates.

Voting for presidential nomination

First ballot

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Second ballot

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After the second round, Mary Ruwart dropped out, throwing her support for David Bergland.

Third ballot

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Fourth Ballot

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Voting for vice presidential nomination

A separate vote was held for the vice presidential nomination.

First ballot

After the first ballot, David Nolan (finishing third) dropped out, throwing his support for James A. Lewis

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Second ballot

Upon Completion of the second ballot, Fuhrig withdrew, allowing Jim Lewis to secure the nomination on the third and final ballot.

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References

Rothbard, Murray. (Sep–Oct 1983). "Total Victory: How Sweet It Is!". [[The Libertarian Forum]] via [[Ludwig Von Mises Institute]].
Paul Grant
"Libertarian Party Bylaws".
Rothbard, Murray. (Sep–Oct 1983). "Total Victory: How Sweet It Is!". [[The Libertarian Forum]] via [[Ludwig Von Mises Institute]].

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